Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Paper Roses

I bought two sets of Rose Paper Garlands a while back and thought it would be a great idea to show you many ways of using them. One was in pink and the other a cream they are not vibrant and look somewhat aged and very shabby chic. I wanted to do something different other than draping over a mirror or a headboard so here a few ideas.

Here is my chandelier very basic but never the less pretty.

Oh and the net curtains are new I bought these a while back but decided to put them up and let the sunlight in, I want to get my hands on a pair of Rachel Ashwell curtains for winter but they are so expensive to buy on ebay I wish Target delivered overseas or had a online store "sad face".

Ikea net curtains.

This is how I have the paper rose garland draped around the chandelier I can hear alarm bells HOUSE FIRE!!! the fire service would have a field day in this room. As long as they aren't touching the bulbs I am sure they are safe, I have seen plenty of Christmas garlands hanging off light fittings so why not roses.

They don't have to be neat as you can see I have thrown these on they are a little fiddly.

The cream rose garland I have draped over the top of the dresser I love the romantic feel that they give to the room.

I used Antoinette and Original chalk paint by Annie Sloan mixed and painted this light shade I now use it as toilet paper holder but you can fill a bird cage with these roses and maybe add a few fairy lights and it would look beautiful.

I added the roses to this candelabra its rather full jam packed with paper roses but you can always cut the garland to size. These are for sale on ebay I found them cheaper there rather than online stores you can usually pay £9 each for these garlands. They are flexible and easy to manipulate to frame almost anything if you are looking for something smaller I know Primark sell a head garland they are great for twisting around candle holders ect.

I would like to say a big hello to all of my new followers its not easy finding an audience when you first start out, it was only a month ago when a friend on here pointed out that my blog was not even visible to the world so I am learning. Thank you for all your lovely comments it means so much to me I hope you are all having a lovely week.

Popping in on my morning off..I miss visiting my favorite blogs! I love the paper garland~it looks faded and shabby and is pretty everywhere it is put. I still cannot see your title on my blog roll, and am stumped as to why it didn't change over when I tried to help fix it...

Have you tried deleting me off of your blog roll and then adding again, hmm it is strange I have had a look at the settings and it looks right to me. Amy have a look on Ebay I have a fantastic idea for these roses. xx

About Me

Welcome to my blog my name is Tracy I became a stay at home mum in 2011 and ever since then I have found a new love in our home.
My partner of 13 years and my son are a huge part of my life, we live in Manchester and enjoy city life.
My love for shabby chic has grown on me over the years and it was only this past year our home has changed dramatically. Being a stay at home mum means spending a lot of time looking at the four walls I wanted to make use of this time a challenge some creative energy into our new family home.
What we couldn't afford we have simply renovated and what I have not found I have simply made myself.
Your home say's more about you more than money ever will so enjoy putting your mark and love into everything you create.